Duration | Physiotherapy for a patella luxation

Duration

The duration of training in the case of a patella luxation depends on the degree of involvement of the surrounding structures. If a dislocation results in a rupture of the ligament structures, the healing phase takes significantly longer than with a change in statics. The deviation of the leg axis can be improved by appropriate muscle training, but it also takes several months until an improvement in stability can be seen. There is no guideline value, since it often depends on the motivation of the patient as well as on the resilience of the knee joint.

Summary

Patella dislocation is often caused by a muscular imbalance or a change in the bone structures. Depending on the extent of the injury and frequency of dislocation, stability can be improved by physiotherapeutic intervention. This involves strengthening the muscles that are too weak in the middle and improving stability in the knee through coordination and balance training.

If no improvement is achieved, the ligament structures can be tightened by surgery to prevent the patella from deviating. In general, the build-up training takes several months.